Sermons from Christ the King, Poway

Preparing Our Hearts with Love - The Rev. Cn. Eric Zolner 30.11.2025 17:38 ↓

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Stir Us Up, O Lord - The Rev. Matt Shepard 17.11.2025 23:05 ↓

In this engaging and practical sermon, Fr. Matt Shepard uses the nostalgia of old TV public service announcements to introduce “Stir Up Sunday,” the Anglican Church’s own annual spiritual PSA. As the liturgical year comes to a close and Advent approaches, Christians are called to reset, refocus, and stir up their devotion to God. Drawing from the prophet Malachi, Fr. Matt explains how ancient Isra...

The God of the Living: Finding Heaven’s Reality in Everyday Life - Mr. Kevin Stepp 09.11.2025 16:59 ↓

In this sermon, guest preacher Kevin Stepp invites us to look “behind the curtain” — to see that God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Drawing from Luke’s Gospel, the Sadducees’ challenge, and timeless works of sacred art, he reminds us that Christ is reigning now, and that the resurrection is not only a future hope but a present reality. Through worship, art, and faith in the midst o...

A Glimpse of Heaven - Jesus our Protector, Provider, and Shepherd - The Rev. Cn. Eric Zolner 02.11.2025 20:02 ↓

What is heaven really like? Beyond the clouds and harps of popular imagination, Scripture gives us a breathtaking glimpse of a heavenly reality where Jesus Himself protects, provides for, and shepherds His saints. In this All Saints Sunday message from Revelation 7:9-17, Fr. Eric reminds us that the saints in glory are not a special few, but all who have been washed clean by the blood of the Lamb....

Trusting God When the World Feels Against Us - The Rev. Eric Zolner 19.10.2025 20:02 ↓

When life feels unfair and God seems silent, don’t lose heart — He is still faithful, still listening, and still at work. In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells the story of a persistent widow and an unjust judge — a parable that challenges us to pray continually and trust that God will vindicate His people. In this sermon, Fr. Eric explores what it really means to “pray and not lose heart.” This isn’t about...

Passing the Gospel Torch - The Rev. Matt Shepard 12.10.2025 24:41 ↓

In this powerful sermon, we’re reminded that our calling as Christians—and especially as Anglicans—is to contend for the faith once received. Drawing from St. Jude 1:3 and 2 Timothy 2:1–10, this message challenges us to remember, guard, and share the Gospel that has been faithfully handed down through 65 generations of believers. Fr. Matt reminds us that to contend for the faith doesn’t mean fight...

Trusting God with Mustard Seed Faith - The Very Rev. Eric Zolner 05.10.2025 19:54 ↓

www.ctksd.org   In Luke 17:5–10, the disciples cry out to Jesus, “Increase our faith!” But Jesus reminds them that even faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains—or, in this case, mulberry trees. In this powerful message, Fr. Eric explores what real faith looks like: not just belief, but trust and action. Using the story of the famous tightrope walker Charles Blondin, he shows how true f...

Six Virtues that Change Everything - The Rev. Eric Zolner 28.09.2025 18:49 ↓

This week’s sermon (September 28, 2025) focuses on Paul’s charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:11–19. Timothy was young, timid, and often sick, yet Paul sent him into a spiritual battlefield against powerful false teachers. Instead of using worldly tactics, Timothy was called to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness—the true tools of Gospel ministry. We’ll explore...

Ricky Bobby and the True Jesus 27.07.2025 19:25 ↓

Sermon for July 27, 2025 Colossians 2:6-15 Christ the King Anglican Church, Poway, CA The Rev. Eric Zolner 7th Sunday after Pentecost www.ctksd.org